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Teaching Council apologises for data breach
After TVNZ alerted the Teaching Council to a spreadsheet of information they discovered on a New Zealand-based online technology forum,…
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We shouldn’t delay the start of school due to Omicron
"Before Omicron, evidence for school closures reducing community transmission was inconclusive," write two paediatric infectious disease experts in favour of…
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Feedback on Te Pūkenga’s proposals runs into thousands
Feedback on Te Pūkenga's proposed operating model has been welcomed by Chief Executive Stephen Town, who summarised submission themes while…
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Paws for a Cause – Enterprising students’ project goes national
Pet loving school friends' idea to help their four-legged friends, their human owners, and the planet, goes nationwide.
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NZ Principals’ Federation announces new president
Dr Cherie Taylor-Patel's extensive experience as a school principal and 'deep knowledge and understanding of contemporary education issues' has led…
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Latest on NZ teacher supply for 2022
A national teacher supply update has been released by the Ministry of Education for the 2022 school year.
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ERO research finds teachers and principals struggling
Teachers and principals are increasingly struggling with workloads, according to ERO research published this week.
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Vaccination survey shows teachers ‘leading by example’
Over 97% of teachers across Aotearoa are double vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a survey of the education sector workforce.
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School ventilation study assessing airborne virus transmission
CO2 monitors have been installed to gain a stronger understanding of classroom ventilation in relation to the transmission of airborne…
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International students under Year 9 – Have your say
Have your say on the future of enrolling fee-paying international students in school years lower than Year 9 in Aotearoa…
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Māori students design app to improve job-seeking for youth
Five rangatahi are addressing a gap in the market for a platform beyond the limits of traditional CVs, creating more…
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‘At-risk ākonga should be better supported’ – ERO reviews NZ’s largest school
"As a whole system, we need to work together to do better for these learners," says ERO official Jane Lee…
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St Peter’s Cambridge apologises for historical student abuse
Waikato private school St Peter’s, Cambridge, last week released an official acknowledgement and apology over child sex abuse, emotional and…
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‘Shameful’ – Union slams former charter schools’ use of public money
"Those responsible should resign immediately." NZ demands action following Office of Auditor-General inquiry into former charter schools' use of public…
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Physical restraint rules – have your say
The Ministry of Education, supported by the Physical Restraint Advisory Group, has begun consulting on the future of physical restraint…
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Union highlights severe underfunding of learning support
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is this Friday 3 December and NZEI Te Riu Roa is urging educators to…
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UEG and compulsory vaccination grapples as school year end nears
Time will tell the impact the unexpected events of 2021 have had on students, staff and our school communities. But,…
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New timelines for curriculum and NCEA refresh
Details around NCEA changes, The New Zealand Curriculum refresh, Aotearoa New Zealand Histories and more, have been revealed following last…
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Next-gen growers sought for HortNZ scholarships
Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship applicants sought to fund careers in 'growing' industry.
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Sector vax deadline nears as Auckland schools receive opening news
As the deadline for sector-wide mandatory Covid vaccination first doses approaches on Monday, the day muted for Auckland schools reopening,…
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Principals and teaching union applaud counselling in schools
“We know that educators are extremely stretched for time and that a big part of their work is supporting tamariki…
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Healthy Active Learning extended to 500 more schools
The four-year Healthy Active Learning joint initiative between Sport NZ and the Ministries of Health and Education that has been…
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Join major vocational education players at Asia-Pacific online forum
Kiwi educators and leaders are invited to participate in the inaugural Asia Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training Forum…
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New super school for Hāwera
A new, Year 7 - 13 school to cater for intermediate and secondary school learning will replace Hāwera High School.
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$15million re-engagement package aimed at Auckland schoolchildren
Auckland schools are set to benefit from a $15 milion re-engagement package as on site learning edges closer for more…
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